Hilti DX 6-GR Notice D'utilisation page 21

9.1 Problems with fasteners in steel
Malfunction
The fastener doesn't pene-
trate deep enough
The fastener doesn't hold in
the base material
Fastener driving depth varies
Fastener breakage
The fastener is driven too
deep
9.2 Problems with the cartridges
Malfunction
The cartridge strip doesn't
advance
*2253454*
Possible cause
Driving energy too low
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
Piston bounce because driving
energy is too high.
Thin supporting steel (4­5 mm)
Incorrect piston position
Excessive build-up of foreign mat-
ter on the fastening tool.
Piston bounce because driving
energy is too high.
Driving energy too low
The application limits have been
exceeded (very hard material).
Too much driving energy.
Too much driving energy.
Possible cause
The cartridge strip is damaged.
Excessive build-up of foreign mat-
ter on the fastening tool.
Fastening tool damaged.
Wrong cartridge strip used
2253454
Action to be taken
▶ Turn the selector ring for driving
energy to increase driving
energy.
▶ Use an extra-strong cartridge.
▶ Use a more powerful system,
e.g. DX 76 (PTR), with corre-
sponding suitable fasteners.
▶ Turn the selector ring for driving
energy to reduce driving energy.
▶ Use a different power setting or
different cartridge power level.
▶ Remove the cartridge strip and
service the tool.
▶ Check the piston and buffer and
replace if necessary.
▶ Clean the fastening tool.
▶ If necessary, have the fastening
tool checked by Hilti Service.
▶ Turn the selector ring for driving
energy to reduce driving energy.
▶ Turn the selector ring for driving
energy to increase driving
energy.
▶ Use an extra-strong cartridge.
▶ Use a more powerful system,
e.g. DX 76 (PTR), with corre-
sponding suitable fasteners.
▶ Turn the selector ring for driving
energy to reduce driving energy.
▶ Turn the selector ring for driving
energy to reduce driving energy.
▶ Use a less powerful cartridge.
Action to be taken
▶ Change the cartridge strip.
▶ Clean the fastening tool.
▶ If necessary, have the fastening
tool checked by Hilti Service.
▶ Contact Hilti Service.
▶ Use only cartridge strips of a
type intended for use with the
fastening tool.
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